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Hilary Pearl-Wilson

Accomplished generalist Human Resources Leader and Project Manager known for transforming HR functions in Start Up and Turnaround situations in IT, Telecoms and Retail industries by combining Strategic and Operational knowledge and skill.

Location:

United Kingdom

Qualifications:

FCIPD

Disciplines:

Coaching, Project & Programme Management...Show More

Industry Sectors:

Financial Services...Show More

Practice Groups:

People & Performance, Project & Programme Management, S.M.E. (HR, North London)

Languages:

English.

Case Studies
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Acision

Client Contact:

 

Location:

United Kingdom

Industry Sector:

Telecommunications

Discipline:

People & Performance

The Challenge:

Global change programme to align to new organisation strategy (divested from Logica) required reviewing potential projects, agreeing priorities and defining project objectives and deliverables and... read more

The Solution

Prioritise and deliver strategic HR projects globally to support the business and people strategy. Each project required identifying clear objectives, budgets, stakeholder (Executive Committee)... read more

The Results:

* Revised and simplified the Performance Management Processes

* Implemented a Career Framework

* Implemented an ePMS to support the new PM Processes

* Defined and implemented an... read more

* Revised and simplified the Performance Management Processes

* Implemented a Career Framework

* Implemented an ePMS to support the new PM Processes

* Defined and implemented an LMS and eLearning capabilities to support internal learning (sourced and self written) with potential for partner learning capabilities

* Created HR intranets to support global HR functions

Sony Ericsson

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Location:

United Kingdom

Industry Sector:

Telecommunications

Discipline:

People & Performance

The Challenge:

Vacancy for Head of UK HR during time of change in the HR function and vital annual people processes to be carried out.

The Solution

* Review the structure of the UK HR function

* Ensure annual performance review process completed on time

* Deliver annual pay and bonus processes accurately and... read more

* Review the structure of the UK HR function

* Ensure annual performance review process completed on time

* Deliver annual pay and bonus processes accurately and on time

The Results:

* Recommendation on future structure of HR

* Supported UK business (corporate office) through automated performance reviews by hands on involvement and communication

* Management information delivered... read more

* Recommendation on future structure of HR

* Supported UK business (corporate office) through automated performance reviews by hands on involvement and communication

* Management information delivered to ensure bonus payments and pay reviews actioned efficiently and effectively (earlier than achieved in previous years)


Career History
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Pearl Wilson Associates Ltd

Position Held:

INDEPENDENT INTERIM, CONSULTANT & ADVISOR

Dates:

2007 - Present

Business Type:

HR Interim Services

Industry Sector:

Professional Services

Overview:

Delivering Human Resource services to organisations on a consultancy, interim or advisory basis. Interim Assignments - Capgemini, Acision, Sony Ericsson, Acision. Consultancy clients in retail, technology, telecoms, leisure, professional services.

 

 

GOLDSMITHS PLC

Position Held:

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Dates:

2005 - 2007

Business Type:

Jewellery Retail

Industry Sector:

Retail

Overview:

Reporting to CEO, recruited to enhance the credibility of HR by increasing effectiveness of operations and creating a strategy to meet the needs of a business in change. • Reduced Labour Turnover by 15% • M&A integration – inc. TUPE transfer of c250 employees and rationalisation of T&Cs • Designed and drove implementation of management development programmes • Designed and implemented process improvement and performance management processes • Record period of 15 months with no tribunal claims • Lead and managed HR and Training Team to deliver quality operational services

 

 

REBUS HR GROUP

Position Held:

GROUP HR DIRECTOR

Dates:

1999 - 2004

Business Type:

Software and Outsourcing

Industry Sector:

Technology

Overview:

Reporting to the CEO, a member of the Operational Board which was responsible for developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives to increase the profitability of the organisation through a focus on solution selling in order to sell or IPO within 5 years, creating maximum profit for the VC’s. Culminated with successful sale of the business in 2004. • Delivered Culture Change through development of Company Values and Competencies, and integration into Organisational Learning and Performance Management interventions; resulting in more individual personal responsibility and organisational effectiveness • Reduced cost of HR Operations (c£600k) • Reduced Training Spend by 14%, and increased Learning Activity by 1 day per head per annum • Created Business Partner model with Organisational Learning consultants replacing traditional trainers • Decreased cost per hire by 20% • Reduced Future risk of DB Pension by c£1m pa • Improved Internal Communications and Involvement (measured by Employee Satisfaction Survey) • Created, implemented and drove Talent Management process, increasing succession planning and reducing single point of failures by 90% in one year • Increased Employee Morale; significant changes in key areas of communication and culture measured by Employee Satisfaction Survey • Integrated two companies through organisational design, restructure and consultation • Project managed successful TUPE Transfers of over 100 employees • Introduced Management & Leadership competencies and Development Programmes including coaching and mentoring • Involved in commercial operations through selling our methodologies for people issues (TUPE, BPO, recruitment) to prospects, and involved in HR product enhancements.

 

 

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References available on request.